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Event:
SFC21 - Pablos vs Nam
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz prevents White from improving his position.
White is trying to stand back up but Cruz is controlling him
Cruz is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
White is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz prevents White from improving his position.
Cruz wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
White is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
White gets back to full guard.
#T1#
White controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz is in close to White 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between White 's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White has control of Cruz's left arm, preventing Cruz from doing any damage.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
White keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
White throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cruz gets a takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but White is defending well. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White gets back to full guard.
White trying to control the position here.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White controlling Cruz's posture.
White keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White 's guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
White keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz lying in White 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. White decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Cruz taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris White !
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Event:
SFN6 St Petersburg 2
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Mayo.
Mayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayo misses with the combination.
Mayo misses with a double jab.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mayo.
Mayo scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Mayo dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Mayo dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Danny Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cruz rushes Mayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cruz has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mayo.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cruzs head.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
#T2#
Mayo with a knee to the head.
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayo lands a right hand.
Mayo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is trying to stall.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayo walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mayo looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Mayo.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Mayo up against the cage.
Mayo working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Mayo has Cruz pushed against the cage.
Mayo scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head. #T3#
Mayo tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz taking a breather.
Mayo has Cruz pushed against the cage.
Mayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mayo avoiding damage.
Mayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Mayo stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mayo has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mayo.
Cruz is trying to drag Mayo to the mat but Mayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Mayo.
Still in the clinch, Mayo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mayo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Cruz forces Mayo back against the cage and clinches.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz letting Mayo take a breather here.
Mayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Mayo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mayo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayo.
Mayo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mayo lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Mayo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mayo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Let's hope that Mayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing.
Mayo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayo wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayo swinging wildly here.
Danny Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Mayo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Mayo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayo stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayo pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Mayo in his half guard.
Mayo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Mayo working the head and body with strikes.
Mayo lands strikes from half guard.
Mayo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayo working the head and body with strikes.
Mayo controlling the pace.
Cruz is looking to control Mayo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Mayo working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mayo is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayo trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Mayo wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mayo.
Mayo feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayo throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayo enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Mayo kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Mayo on that attempt.
Cruz shoots in but Mayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mayo connects with the punch.
Mayo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Mayo.
#CL#
Cruz has Mayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mayo slows down the pace here.
Mayo receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Mayo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo won't allow it.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Mayo won't allow it.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mayo.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Mayo scores a nice knee to the body.
Danny Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mayo.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayo.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Mayo.
A bit of stalling here from Mayo.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayo leaning against his opponent.
Chris Mayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Mayo with a knee to the head.
Mayo controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Mayo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Mayo.
Mayo lands a body shot.
Mayo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.#CL2#
Mayo takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo effectively controlling the action here.
Mayo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cruz up against the cage.
Mayo managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Mayo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Mayo stalling in the clinch.
Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mayo crunches a lovely knee into Cruz's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Franco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franco lands a couple of digs.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Franco from standing up.
Franco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Big Price MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Franco is defending well. Cruz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Franco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cruz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rainbow as he jumps to the side.
Rainbow moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Rainbow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz working over Rainbow with some ground and pound. Rainbow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rainbow's head.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rainbow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz stops Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rainbow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Rainbow wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Rainbow is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stops Rainbow from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rainbow tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rogers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Rogers is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rogers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz is pulling down on Rogers's head to control his posture.
Rogers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
Cruz controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Rogers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruz's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Rogers not doing much here.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.#TD#
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rogers stays in close to Cruz's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz controlling Rogers's posture.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Rogers has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz looking to control.
Jake Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rogers gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Rogers's head. It's preventing any offense from Rogers, at least for the moment.
Rogers looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Jake Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#TD#
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rogers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rogers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cruz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rogers is now in Cruz's guard. A big mistake from Cruz there, giving up the dominant position!
Cruz wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rogers tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Rogers tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz prevents Rogers from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Danny Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can.
Cruz wants to control but Rogers is keeping him busy.
Cruz prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Rogers missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rogers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Yolo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yolo is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stops Yolo from getting back to his feet.
Yolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Yolo is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
#T1##SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz is thwarting Yolo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yolo sees it coming and defends easily.
Yolo tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz works his way into full mount! #T2#
Cruz takes Yolo's back. #SUB2#
Cruz is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Yolo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cruz has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Yolo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cruz doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.#CL#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB2#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cruz stops Silva from standing up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva seems keen to control Cruz's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Silva taking a breather.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.#ES#
Silva kicks Cruz off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Cruz working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Cruz isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz with a couple of short strikes.
Silva tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Danny Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cruz locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Cruz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 769 Round 1
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kick Ass punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Kick Ass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kick Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz moves forwards but Kick Ass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kick Ass misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kick Ass throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kick Ass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kick Ass lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kick Ass. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Kick Ass saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kick Ass is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the liver by Kick Ass. Beautiful body shot.
Kick Ass stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Kick Ass misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Kick Ass misses with a wild combination.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kick Ass.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kick Ass as he jumps to the side.
Kick Ass connects with the punch.#T3#
Kick Ass slips a jab from Cruz.
Nice shot lands for Kick Ass.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kick Ass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Kick Ass misses.
Kick Ass misses with the combination.
#T4#
Kick Ass works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kick Ass thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danga de danga de dang - Kick Ass scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kick Ass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Kick Ass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kick Ass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Kick Ass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kick Ass sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Kick Ass throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kick Ass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Kick Ass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kick Ass works over Cruz's head and body with a nice combination.
Kick Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Kick Ass displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
As Cruz backs off Kick Ass throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Kick Ass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonny Kick Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kick Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Nice straight punches there by Kick Ass. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kick Ass.
A nice combination there by Kick Ass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kick Ass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kick Ass cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3##TD#
Cruz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kick Ass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz trying to control but Kick Ass is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kick Ass is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kick Ass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kick Ass keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Kick Ass kicks Cruz off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Kick Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kick Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Kick Ass looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kick Ass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Kick Ass misses the shot to the body.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Kick Ass gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Kick Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kick Ass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Kick Ass shows good takedown defense.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kick Ass displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kick Ass as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kick Ass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cruz backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Kick Ass misses with a series of wild punches.
Kick Ass misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Kick Ass.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Kick Ass is quick to defend against it.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Kick Ass is avoiding it.
#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Kick Ass.
Kick Ass stuffs the takedown.
Kick Ass unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Kick Ass.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kick Ass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Kick Ass misses with a double jab.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kick Ass lands a slapping body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Kick Ass counters with a straight right hand.
Kick Ass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kick Ass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danny Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kick Ass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kick Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Kick Ass manages to avoid it.
Jonny Kick Ass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kick Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donk. Kick Ass catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Kick Ass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Kick Ass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kick Ass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jonny Kick Ass!
Jonny Kick Ass wins by unanimous decision!
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